BRT and what it might look like in Indy
Posted by Curt Ailes in Transit on Nov 11th, 2010 | 24 comments
Since the unveiling of Indyconnect’s long term proposal on Monday November 8th, those of us who were advocating AND EXPECTING light rail transit, are left to pick up the pieces. What we had been hoping for was light rail transit that would be implimented along Washington Street. Traditionally, light rail has been a GREAT motivator of economic investment in communities along it’s route. This fact, and this fact alone, was what most people were hoping for with Indyconnect’s intial plan of LRT along this route.
However, this was not to be. Due to the current economic climate, coupled...
Update on Near Eastside Investment
Posted by Kevin Kastner in Historical Posts on Mar 23rd, 2010 | 0 comments
There were a few reports last night regarding the Near Eastside Investment project. Here’s are some links:
WRTV, including video.
Star
WISH
WTHR, including video.
As most are aware, I love the potential of East 10th Street. Our densest commerial street deserves this...
Heads up: Near-eastside neighborhood redevelopment
Posted by Kevin Kastner in Historical Posts on Mar 19th, 2010 | 0 comments
This little blurb is so short that I can quote it in full. The announcement will take place Monday at 10 am at Brookside Elementary School. Thanks to Thundermutt for the heads up.
The 2012 Indianapolis Super Bowl Host Committee next week will be among six groups announcing a new investment in a local neighborhood. The funding is expected to assist in the funding of affordable-housing and commercial development in the targeted area. Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard and officials from State Farm Insurance Company and the John H. Boner Community Center will also...
